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XFL-OT |Season 2*| Why?
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Oliver luck (the commissioner) talked about that said gambling and fantasy are ways for fans from places that dont have a team to stay engaged with the league. It makes sense to try it.
3.3m is not monkey junk. I expect the number to be down a fair margin but even still a 2.3 will still be top 5 show.
what's gonna happen when the best players are offered nfl contracts?
How does the league compete with that
How does the league compete with that
The players leave. Being signed to the NFL is a good thing since it adds legitimacy.
The end game for the XFL and the AAF before it; is to become the quasi/official g league of the NFL.
The league is more of a compliment to the NFL than a competitor IMO. Gives a bunch of players a chance to put stuff on film and get reps.
I think it gets interesting if they can steal ineligible college talent before they hit the NFL.
The NFL as opposed to the XFL? The money is better, even on the practice squad. The rules are a wash- XFL kickoff is safer, NFL is stricter about hits.
They don't, it helps them. It's what they wanted from the jump, add another great story with Maddox and Greg Ward
Realistically, that is probably not going to happen, at least not to any meaningful degree. The NFL has already seen these guys. They don't want them. Making an NFL roster is already incredibly competitive, even just the practice squad, and the NCAA does a fine job of replenishing the NFL with hundreds of cheap, young athletes fresh out of college every year.
Have to imagine they're pretty excited about this number. Hopefully the drop in week 2 isn't too bad.
I think their performance was more on the Vipers being ass. TB looks by and far like the worst team in the league right now.
Colin Kaepernick Wanted 'Exorbitant' Salary To Play In XFL, Says Oliver Luck
Colin Kaepernick's salary demands to play quarterback in the XFL were "exorbitant" ... so says the league's commissioner.
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Probably a 6. Definitely watchable and I loved some of the new shit they're doing. Interviewing that kicker immediately right after a missed FG, lmao.
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I like the idea that the XFL is about players who are looking for redemption, another chance in life, maybe some of them are murderers and rapists, some of them went on bombing sprees, look who knows, they're doing it For The Love Of The Game, as the ESPN hosts kept saying with a straight face.
btw everyone, I've mentioned how I'm a noob to the sport and learning about it lately. After watching a handful of games the only thing I dislike about the sport so far is the staggering amount of ad breaks. Yikes. If XFL is all about speeding up play leading to shorter games, that's a good thing.
btw everyone, I've mentioned how I'm a noob to the sport and learning about it lately. After watching a handful of games the only thing I dislike about the sport so far is the staggering amount of ad breaks. Yikes. If XFL is all about speeding up play leading to shorter games, that's a good thing.
Or the guy that fucked up that perfect punt. Shit is entertaining. "Can you explain why you fucked up so badly?"
lmao. he had a good answer though. good reasoning. he was wrong but it made sense. I love it.
Forget that California bill, can this be a viable option for top players coming out of High School in the future? I figure some of these top prospects would rather go make 100k+ per year in the XFL for 3 years rather than waste away their time in College if that's not really something they're interested in.
It does seem like this is not the direction the XFL necessarily wants to go in either. But if they get some big signings and people tune in that could change their tune.
It does seem like this is not the direction the XFL necessarily wants to go in either. But if they get some big signings and people tune in that could change their tune.
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18 year olds competing against grown men in their mid 20s is a recipe for disaster. You'll get 2 kids a year that could do it, and they will inevitably go to a Bama or Clemson where they're getting paid six figures under the table anyway as a 5 star.
Colin Kaepernick Wanted 'Exorbitant' Salary To Play In XFL, Says Oliver Luck
Colin Kaepernick's salary demands to play quarterback in the XFL were "exorbitant" ... so says the league's commissioner.
I know he's blackballed from the NFL but there were also reports that he didn't look good during his work outs. We know he got real money from his settlement so if he gets some XFL Time and just burn that league down, it should be easier to get back into the NFL
#wishfulthinking
He should coach the Vipers offensive for a laugh. Then inadvertently win the championship.
Who could stop the offensive juggernaut that is my Houston Roughnecks?
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That STL/HOU game on sunday is a night game and has the chance to be pretty good.
Look at me, excited for the XFL.
Look at me, excited for the XFL.
They're opening additional sections in CenturyLink for the Seattle Dragons home opener.
We're thirsty for football my friends.
We're thirsty for football my friends.
It's official: going to Defenders Gaurdians with a buddy on Saturday lmao. Got decent seats for 75 bucks. He's originally from NJ and a Giants fan so naturally he's a Gaurdians fan. Even ordered a hoody. I was going to get a Defenders one but it's sold out so I just bought a new Caps hoody to wear. Can't wait. Audi field about to be lit.
New York Guardians at DC Defenders
- Projected Spread: Defenders -3
- Projected Total: 47.5
- Kickoff: 2 p.m. ET on Saturday
- TV: ABC
- Projected Spread: Vipers -2.5
- Projected Total: 46
- Kickoff: 5 p.m. ET on Saturday
- TV: FOX
- Projected Spread: Renegades -4
- Projected Total: 47
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET on Sunday
- TV: ABC
- Projected Spread: Roughnecks -7
- Projected Total: 50
- Kickoff: 6 p.m. ET on Sunday
- TV: FS1
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I can't wait for the Texans to make BoB the head coach AND GM...
oh wait
Makes sense. FS1 though is basically their ESPN and it's looking like it's gonna flip flop.
I think the league insisted on having a Sunday network game and since Fox couldn't oblige, sticking the early game on ABC and the late game on FS1 was the compromise.
I find the horse trading fascinating.
Now that they've gotten rid of the dead weight, I can see my favourites going all the way to win this league. You read it here folks.
btw, I traded some games in and got Madden 20 for free, looking forward to my first experience playing an NFL game! I know everyone hates on EAs annual offerings, but I'm sure I'll get a lot out of it as a noob. Most especially looking forward to seeing all the different variations of plays.
Some more context for the ratings https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/...-303961?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
So the fox number went up on sunday from Saturday and a very strong Espn number. Shows people must've liked the first game as they kept coming back. Obviously they need to keep the strong ratings all season but for week 1 thats a great sign. Itll be interesting to see what the fs1 numbers look like this weekend. I think Espn and Fs1 who will need non college basketball content once the tourney starts is the XFLs best hope for a long term tv contract.
Lol I got my ticket a couple of days ago when they expanded then and now they're opening the 2nd level. Coincidentally this will be my first time in Centurylink (*shakes fist at Seahawks ticket prices*) I'll be riding the Zorn train no matter where it goes.
Enjoy! It's a pretty fun place. Wife and I are going to the March 15th game. Would have loved to make it to the season opener